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A retired greyhound dog with a red collar is lying on an orange sofa, resting its head on the cushion and looking toward the camera—a heartwarming example of the gentle companions you can meet through Greyhound Adoption NZ.

Greyhound Racing Is Over in NZ: Could You Adopt a Retired Racer?

With the ban on greyhound racing in NZ now in effect, somewhat 1,300 dogs need to be rehomed. So how about adopting a retired greyhound?

Dachshund: Sausage Dog with a Heart of a Lion

The Dachshund is sometimes affectionately called a sausage dog in NZ. But don’t be fooled – the tasty snack is named after the dog and not the other way around. The infamous hotdog was first called a Dachshund sausage, but that was too long. So, this cute canine is the

Famous Cats Who Shaped Society

Cats pretty much rule the internet. But they ruled our hearts for decades before that. So in honour of our regal feline friends, we’re looking into some of the most famous cats in history. If you’re more of a dog person, don’t run away quite yet. We wrote about famous dogs earlier

Every Schnauzer Has His Story – Here’s Harvey’s

They say every dog has its day. For Miniature Schnauzer Harvey, a relatively new PD Insurance member, this was indeed the case. Not only did this dog have his day – he had three! And Harvey’s only a few months old. However, before his three good days of luck (read:

Family Pet? Find Your Purrrfect Match

No matter how big or small your family is, there’s a furry, feathery or scaly companion waiting to be a part of it. Finding a family pet can be easy when you know where to begin… So, how do you? Every family has its special traits as does every pet.

Plan home renovations well, so protect your pet.

Home Renovations and Pet Safety

Home renovations can be loud, dusty, and full of strange smells. However, once they’re done and your bathroom, kitchen, etc has a ‘new look’, it can be well worth the trouble. From your cat’s or dog’s perspective, the reno process may seem much more different. One morning things are hunky-dory,

purebreds like this Dachshund are more likely to be stolen by dog theft syndicates

Stolen Dogs Are On the Rise in NZ. Here’s Why

The number of stolen dogs in New Zealand is reported to be on the rise. This is partly due to the pandemic. Pet theft wasn’t always such a major concern. But the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have exacerbated the situation. This is partly because people want a companion more than

black and white cat in cardboard box pet carrier

How to Choose a Pet Carrier

It’s time to invest in a good quality pet carrier if you’re the kind of pet person that takes your cat or dog everywhere. Not only does this mean you can easily bring them along on your trips and it reduces the fur flying everywhere, but it helps keep your

Foster a dog or puppy like this one in New Zealand.

Want to Foster a Dog or Cat in New Zealand?

Would you foster a dog or a cat? At the start of the pandemic, many did. As lockdowns saw more workers temporarily stationed in home offices, fostering pets rose in popularity. Many people wanted to have the loving companionship a pet cat or dog brings. Being a full-time pet parent

Pug: Is This Small Dog with a Big Heart for You?

Did you know the Pug is one of the oldest dog breeds around? Yet, little often means new – so you’d be forgiven for thinking this pint-sized pup was a modern breed. With their unbearably cute flat face and wrinkly nose, pugs have many sterling qualities that make them great

This pet parent is training a cat to walk on a lead.

How to Train a Cat to Walk on a Lead? We Explain

Training a cat to walk on a lead can be a revolutionary way of spending time together in the great outdoors, especially if you’ve an indoor cat. However, walking your cat on a lead can be like feeding your kids veggies. They either like it or they don’t. And while you

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